Subtract 5/3 from 75/4
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 1 2/3
75/4 - 5/3 is 205/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
75/4 = 75 × 3/4 × 3 = 225/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/12 - 20/12 = 225 - 20/12 = 205/12 - In mixed form: 171/12
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